by Hewson L Peeke. 2 volumes. 1916. 

The document provides a historical overview of Erie County, highlighting key figures such as Elisha Dibble and Patience Guthrie, who played significant roles in the region's educational development. It discusses the township's name change in 1832 and its expansion to include parts of Vermillion, as well as the establishment of the first school in 1811-12, which was disrupted by the War of 1812. Additionally, it addresses the challenges residents faced with taxation on unimproved lands, leading to financial difficulties, and notes the community's commitment to funding necessary public buildings without imposing additional taxes.